Obysan (world)

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Obysan/Persiphus (Theta Borealis 1624)
Classic Era (1116)
A435156-C
StarportA Excellent: Starship Construction, Overhaul, Refined fuel
Size4 Small (6,400 km, 0.32g - 0.46g)
Atmosphere3 Vacuum (very thin)
Hydrographics5 Wet World 50%
Population1 Low (80)
Government5 Feudal Technocracy
Law6 Moderate Law (no firearms except shotguns)
Tech LevelC Average Stellar (robots)
See also UWP
System Details
Primary M1 V D
Planetoid Belts 2
Gas Giants 0

Obysan is a low-population world with a population of less than 10,000 sophonts in size.

  • This world is a "Twilight Zone World", a planet that is tidally-locked to its star. It has a hot side that permanently faces the star, a cold side that permanently faces away, and a narrow twilight zone in-between.

Description (Astrography & Planetology)[edit]

Obysan is a binary star system.

  • The primary is a red main sequence.
  • The secondary is a tiny white dwarf stellar remnant.

Binary M Type D Type.jpg

Binary Solar System[edit]

Obysan Binary Star System
Star Name Hierarchy Category Mass (Sol) Temp (K) Luminosity (Sol)
Obysan

M1 V

Primary Main Sequence 0.5 3620 - 3660 0.08839
Unit Diameter Min Distance Hab Zone Jump Shadow M-Drive Limit
AU 0.0023 0.0247 0.31 - 0.59 0.23 2.3
Orbit #  *  * 1 0 5
Remarks
None
Star Name Hierarchy Category Mass (Sol) Temp (K) Luminosity (Sol)
Obysan

DK

Secondary White Dwarf 0.83 3500 - 3500 0
Unit Diameter Min Distance Hab Zone Jump Shadow M-Drive Limit
AU 0.00008 0.00052 0.01 - 0.01 0.008 0.08
Orbit #  *  *  *  *  *
Remarks
None

System Data[edit]

The worlds of the system have been surveyed. They consist of:

Mainworld Data[edit]

No information yet available.

Mainworld Size (S)[edit]

Obysan is a Meso World between 5,600km and 7,200km in diameter. The world has low gravity between 0.32G and 0.46G. The horizon will appear about 3.6km away.

Mainworld Atmosphere (A)[edit]

Obysan has a pressure of 0.10 to 0.42 atmospheres. The very thin pressures require a respirator or Oxygen Mask. TL–5 or more advanced survival gear is required to settle this world.

Mainworld Hydrosphere (H)[edit]

Obysan has 45-55% of its surface covered by liquid water. Wilderness refueling is possible.

Satellites:[edit]

No information yet available.

Mainworld Geography and Topography[edit]

No information yet available.

Native Lifeforms[edit]

Primitive native life. Its metabolic functions drive the process of atmospheric renewal.

History & Background (Dossier)[edit]

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No information yet available.

World Starport (St)[edit]

Obysan has a Class A Starport, an excellent quality installation which includes all the expected amenities including refined fuel for starships, brokerage services for passengers and cargo, and a variety of ship provisions. There is a shipyard capable of doing annual maintenance, overhauls and other kinds of repair, and construction of both starships and non-starships. Most ports of this classification have both a Highport and a Downport.

Facilities[edit]

Port facilities within the system include:

  • No information yet available.

World Technology Level (T)[edit]

Obysan possesses a Technology Level of TL–12 or TL-C in Hexadecimal Notation.

World Government (G)[edit]

Obysan is governed by a Feudal Technocracy. Society divides itself based on the technical requirements of the society. Each of these functions are granted as a fief to an individual or group. Leadership of these fiefs determines the head of the government.

World Military[edit]

  • No information yet available.

World Law (L)[edit]

Obysan has a moderate level with laws covering many areas of government and interaction. These laws are simple enough that most people can act as their own advocate, though for serious issues a professional is recommended. Law enforcement officials will be present, but not in great numbers. All firearms except shotguns, and anything more destructive, are typically regulated or prohibited.

World Economy[edit]

  • Resources: 5 (scarce)
  • Labor: 0 (none)
  • Infrastructure: 1 (extremely limited)
  • Efficiency: +1 (average)

Trade Data[edit]

  • Importance: 1 (ordinary)

World Demographics (P)[edit]

Obysan has a population of 80

Urbanization[edit]

A single central facility with a few outlying structures and compounds.

  • Structures and facilities are sealed against local environmental conditions.
  • Almost all of the surface of the world is wilderness.

World Culture[edit]

  • Homogeneity: 1 (monolithic)
  • Acceptance: 2 (very xenophobic)
  • Strangeness: 4 (somewhat distinct)
  • Symbols: B (abstract)

World Timeline[edit]

No information yet available.

UWP Listing[edit]

No information yet available.

References & Contributors (Sources)[edit]

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